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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.36, 3,444 and 652.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.36, 3,444 and 652.72 is: 978.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.36 : 3,444 = 652.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.36/3,444 = 652.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.36x = 3,444 × 652.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.36x = 2,247,967.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,247,967.68/2,296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.93

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